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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154.13, 9,223.29 and 5,360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154.13, 9,223.29 and 5,360.24 is: 8,033.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154.13 : 9,223.29 = 5,360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154.13/9,223.29 = 5,360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154.13x = 9,223.29 × 5,360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154.13x = 49,439,047.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,439,047.99/6,154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.47

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